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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 211.33 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 211.33 and 89.63 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 211.33 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/211.33 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 211.33 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 18,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942.54/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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